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  Coast and Malahide Castle Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The castle is close to the village and is built on a small rise, which commands a view of the bay.
Malahide is a 12th century castle; one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic with excellent collection of period furniture, oil portraits.
The castle itself is a combination of styles and periods; the medieval Great Hall is the only one in Ireland that is preserved in its original form while the National Portrait Gallery features many fine portraits of the Talbot family and 18th and 19th Irish Notables.
www.daytoursunplugged.ie /private-three.htm   (327 words)

  
 The Castles of Ireland
alahide Castle was the seat of Lord Talbot de Malahide and until 1973 was one of the oldest inhabited baronial castles in Ireland.
Kilkenny Castle was erected in the thirteenth century on high ground beside the River Nore, replacing an earlier mote fortress built by Strongbow.
From the fourteenth century Kilkenny Castle was the chief seat of the Butler family, earls and dukes of Ormonde.
www.irelandforvisitors.com /articles/castles_of_ireland1.htm   (1146 words)

  
 About Malahide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide has also acquired a reputation as the gourmet capital of the East Coast, with an array of restaurants noted for the quality and variety of their food representing many nationalities.
Among the factors contributing to this status are the natural beauty and amenities such as the beaches and castle grounds, the extensive range of shopping facilities, the choice of schools in the locality, the endless list of societies and associations, an excellent social life, a low crime rate and an unequalled choice of sporting activities.
The Malahide Festival is regarded as one of the most successful of its kind in Ireland and attracts a large number of visitors to the town each year.
www.malahide.ie /channels/aboutmalahide.htm   (1231 words)

  
 Malahide Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malahide Castle lies close to the village of Malahide nine miles north of Dublin in Ireland.
Corbet was hung following the demise of Cromwell, and the castle was restored to the Talbots.
In the 1920s the private papers of James Boswell were discovered in the castle, and sold to American collector Ralph H. Isham by Boswell's great-great-grandson Lord Talbot de Malahide.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malahide_Castle   (159 words)

  
 Malahide Castle and the Talbots (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide had been a Viking settlement before the arrival of the Normans and the last Norse King of Dublin was forced to retreat to the Grange when the Normans arrived.
The fact that Malahide lies in the driest part of Ireland proved to be a pitfall rather than an asset to Lord Talbot, and the choice of plants in the Castle Garden is also limited by the alkalinity of the soil.
The Gardens at Malahide Castle may not make a huge visual impact on the visitor unless that visitor is a collector who is excited by the rarity of many of the 5,000 plus species of plants.
www.malahideheritage.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Malahide%20Castle%20and%20the%20Talbots.htm   (11653 words)

  
 Malahide Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
1475 saw the addition of the great hall to the castle and in 1765, the circular towers were added.
Malahide was then returned to the Talbot family.
Inside the castle are many displays of period furniture.
www.darkisle.com /ireland/fortification/mallahide/mallahide.html   (153 words)

  
 Castle Lodge Bed & Breakfast Malahide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Castle Lodge Bed and Breakfast will suit you, whether you are travelling on your own or booking a holiday for the whole family.
The main visitor attraction is Malahide Castle with its beautiful grounds.
Malahide is also a very popular destination for golfers.
www.castle-lodge.com   (229 words)

  
 Malahide Road.
Malahide Road, which is skirted by the wall of Marino, is one of the most cheerful highways near Dublin.
The highway, passing the fine demesne of Malahide Castle, emters Malahide, a place which is not as well known to Dubliners and tourists in general as it deserv6s to be.
Malahide itself is beautifully situated on the outer corner of a bay formed by the confluence of two rivers.
www.eiretek.org /chapters/books/NorthDub/cosgrave15.html   (3295 words)

  
 Our Trip to Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide is a northern suburb of Dublin, sitting on the Irish Sea, with city bus transportation from the airport (about 5 miles) to Malahide & from Malahide to city center Dublin (it's not called downtown).
The castle was occupied by Cromwell's men in the 1640s, and its dungeon was used as recently as 1921, when the IRA - who occupied the castle briefly - locked up a number of people, including the cook.
The castle is on the edge of the Burren Region & was an O'Brien stronghold.
members.aol.com /CrystMoon/irishtrip.htm   (7208 words)

  
 Welcome to Irish Farmers Markets - Malahide
Malahide Market has moved from the Village Green to 'gardenworks', Garden centre situated opposite the main entrance to Malahide Castle.
The Malahide Market is to move to a new location at the Garden Works, opposite Malahide Castle.
Malahide is proving to be consistently good and well attended.
www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie /pages/malahide.html   (196 words)

  
 Malahide Sheela-na-gig   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide Abbey Sheela, Malahide, Co. Dublin, on the ruined church on the grounds of Malahide Castle (visited May 1994).
Malahide Castle is only about 5 miles from my aunt and uncle's house in Raheny, a northern suburb of Dublin.
I have been to Malahide town many times growing up, antique-ing with my mom, sunning myself on the strand (on the rare sunny day) and drinking with my cousins in the town's lively pubs.
members.tripod.com /~taramc/malahide.html   (157 words)

  
 Haunted Ireland
Dublin Castle (1204) Invaders to the castle were beheaded and displayed on the castle wall as a deterrent to others.
Malahide Castle located in Malahide Co., Dublin was the home of Lord Talbot and his descendant’s form 1185 to 1973.
Ardgillan Castle (1738) is located north of Dublin in Balbriggan on the eerie Irish Sea coast.
www.paranormalghost.com /haunted_ireland.htm   (497 words)

  
 Malahide Sea Scouts History
Malahide Sea Scouts are situated on the east coast of Ireland in the heart of the picturesque village of Malahide, 14km north of Dublin City Centre.
During the period of the Great War, airships were used as defences and were often moored in the grounds of Malahide Castle.
Foster, Station House, Malahide to become the First Scout Master of the newly formed 4th Port of Dublin (Malahide Sea Scouts).
www.malahideseascouts.ie /history.php   (447 words)

  
 Haunting tales - The Economic Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Located in the northeast of Dublin, The Malahide Castle is one of the few architectural treasures that have still remained well maintained even after so many years of its construction and existence.
The Malahide Castle can be visited individually also but it is suggested to take up an audio guide from the castle premises in order to understand and enjoy every aspect of the gigantic structure.
Set on 250 acres of land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, the castle was both a fortress and a private home and is a mixture of architectural styles.
economictimes.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1053830.cms   (427 words)

  
 Malahide United AFC : Pitch Locations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
MALAHIDE CASTLE (The furthest LEFT venue identified on the map)
Turn right at the T junction towards the city and then turn at the next left at the sign for Malahide Castle.
Drive into the carpark and the Malahide United 11-a-side pitch is directly in front of you.
www.malahideunited.com /pitch.htm   (481 words)

  
 Rental Car in Ireland from Car Hire Ltd - A Car Trip to Malahide Castle Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide possesses one of the biggest collections of non-ericaceous plants in Ireland — its range of plants is one of the most impressive.
The whole area is part of a 250-acre demesne park that was acquired by the Dublin County Council in 1976.
Visitors who are going to visit the garden will come in from the front of the castle where they will see the West Lawn, a good mix of trees and shrubs.
www.carhire.ie /news/article-A-Car-Trip-to-Malahide-Castle-Gardens.html   (403 words)

  
 Malahide Castle , Ireland Castles
Malahide Castle is very unique in Ireland because the Talbot family managed to keep control of the castle for 791 years.
The Talbot family began their reign in 1185 and ended in 1976 despite a short interlude, 1649 to 1660, while Cromwell marched through Ireland.
The lands and harbour of Malahide were granted to Richard Talbot in 1185, one of the knights who arrived in Ireland with Henry II in 1174.
www.lookaroundireland.com /castlesinteractive/ipix/malahide.htm   (80 words)

  
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The most famous castle is Dublin Castle which is located in the city centre.
The Record or Wardrobe Tower is the principal remnant of the 13th Century Anglo-Norman fortress and has walls 16 foot thick.
Drimnagh Castle consists of a Great Hall and a medieval undercroft, a tall battlement tower with lookout posts and other separate building and is the only Irish castle still to be surrounded by a flooded moat.
members.lycos.co.uk /aboutdublin/dublin_castles/index.html   (210 words)

  
 Township of Malahide Flag, Seal and Castle
The Castle was built in 1185, and the Talbot Family lived there until 1976 (791 years).
Please click here to go the a Web site showing actual interior and exterior pictures of Malahide Castles as well as a brief history of the castle and the Talbot family.
In January 1998, the Village of Springfield, Township of South Dorchester and Township of Malahide amalgamated and created the new Township of Malahide.
www.kanservu.ca /~malahide/miscellaneous.htm   (250 words)

  
 Ireland
Malahide Castle is quite a walk from the center of Malahide, but a pleasant one.
On the way to the Athcarne Castle we saw in the distance, we stopped at this cross on the side of the road.
This castle is on private farm land and is fenced off and falling apart.
www.billandcori.com /vacations/vac03winter.htm   (855 words)

  
 Malahide Online, the Community Internet Site for Malahide, Co Dublin, Ireland (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Malahide is a small community on the east coast of Ireland, just north of Dublin City.
The mission of the Malahide Community based web site is to provide a focal point for all things that are about or involving Malahide.
Malahide is a wonderful place, close proximity to Dublin city and the Airport make it an ideal place for commuting while the village atmosphere, access to the sea, fine schools and a great community spirit make it a great place to live and raise a family.
www.malahide.ie.cob-web.org:8888   (301 words)

  
 Malahide Castle - Welcome to Malahide Castle Online
Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years.
A major feature of Malahide Castle Demesne is the beautiful Talbot Botanic Gardens.
Malahide Castle is operated by Dublin Tourism in conjunction with Fingal County Council.
www.malahidecastle.com   (737 words)

  
 Dublin Tourism - Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle, set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide,was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and is an interesting mix of architectural styles.
Many additions and alterations have been made to this romantic and beautiful structure, but the contours of the surrounding parklands have changed little in 800 years,retaining a sense of the past.
Malahide Castle is operated by Dublin Tourism Attractions in conjunction with Fingal County Council.
www.visitdublin.com /pda/attractions/detail.asp?ID=1345   (556 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Malahide Castle again Photo
The castle itself is splendid, but i find Your "straight" composition not very attractive.
Naturally, i don't know if there was a place to shoot it from a different angle, but this one is too static.
Now the castle doesn't seem to be very tall :) It is a correct and informative frame, but i see more potential in it.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/Ireland/photo475788.htm   (483 words)

  
 Historic Fingal - Rural Charm at the gateway to Dublin
There are many period rooms on view and the castle contains the National Portrait Collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
The Fry Model Railway Museum, in the castle gardens, houses a unique collection of hand-made models of Irish trains.
Also within Malahide Demesne lie the Talbot Botanic Gardens, home to over 5,000 different species of plants.
www.fingal-dublin.com /historic.htm   (276 words)

  
 Castles
The walk to get to the castle form town is a long one, but a very beautiful one on a nice day.
We were able to talk to an archaeologist on site and a temporary trailer visitor's center for the castle housed interesting diagrams of the different stages of construction over the last few hundred years.
Trim castle is not open every day on the off season, so you might want to confirm it will be open before you show up.
www.billandcori.com /ireland/castles.htm   (422 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
Britain and Ireland have some fantastic castles and we've tried to bring some of the most famous together in this section.
We shall be adding more castles in the future so do please come back to check out the new additions.
If you would like to see a particular castle which is missing from this page then please get in touch and let us know.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/castles/index.html   (115 words)

  
 : Wild Coach Tours - Wild Castle Tour
Go back in time with a personal guided tour of Malahide Castle one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland.
Tours to Malahide Castle for Private Group Bookings for 20 or more people.
Malahide Castle - home to the Talbot family for over 800 years.
www.discoverdublin.ie /wildcoachtours_castle.html   (136 words)

  
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Malahide, which is situated to the north of Dublin City and within easy reach of Dublin Airport, has a population 20,OOO.
For almost 8OO years Malahide was home to the Talbot family whose ancestral home, Malahide Castle surrounded by 5OO acres of parkland, is now open to the public.
After the sale of the Castle the Talbots moved to the other estate in Malahide, New South Wales.
www.iol.ie /~stopscod/parish/malahide.htm   (184 words)

  
 Ireland Tours: Irish Supreme Escorted Tour of Ireland
In the evening drive to Malahide Castle, which was owned and inhabited by the Talbot family from 1185 until 1973.
This evening the Castle opens its doors for your private tour of the main chambers, rich with furnishings and portraits.
This deluxe property was developed around the elegant 18th century Palladian mansion, which was built for the Fitzgerald family, the Earls of Kildare and Dukes of Leinster, by Richard Castles, a prominent architect of the era.
www.authenticireland.com /escortedtours/supreme.htm   (1569 words)

  
 Welcome to the Grand Hotel
Situated by Malahide Estuary, the Grand Hotel is the anchor around which much of the town was built.
The main visitor attraction is Malahide Castle with its extensive demesne and art collection from the National Portrait Galley.
There is much to see and do in the area including golf on the Championship course at Portmarnock or any of the other seven nearby courses.
www.thegrand.ie   (177 words)

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